When Shannon first ask me to join in hosting this Sharing Christmas link up, my first thought was
I can’t do that! I don’t have anything to share!
Since moving into our new home this past March, slowly decorating would be an understatement.
I’m a bit picky, and I’m okay with white walls, empty frames, rug-less front doors and a little confusion until I get it figured out.
And figuring it out takes a while for me!
So slowly I’ve pulled together a few areas of Christmas decor that make me smile when I pass them.
We still don’t have a wreath on the front door.
My Christmas tree doesn’t have a tree skirt.
And after 3 1/2 years of marriage, we finally have stockings.
Will you come inside for a cup of coffee? or hot chocolate–or whatever you’d like? {don’t forget to link up with your festive home & decor! even if it’s a bowl of Christmas ornaments or a Charlie Brown tree!}
One of my favorite traditions from my childhood was receiving a new ornament each year. My mom would pick them out and in her perfect handwriting write our name and the year. Now when I decorate our small tree, it is covered in these ornaments–each one capturing special memories as I hung them on the tree.
Andy and I continued this tradition, starting the year we were married: 2009.
Do you have any family traditions when it comes to specific ornaments? or how you decorate the tree? 
This year I finally finished stockings! I had an idea of what I’d wanted to do, but just wasn’t finding the time to put them together!
I knew I wanted to make them–having supplies for new stockings in the years to come. 
Harlow and I got out some glitter and paint a few weeks ago when the weather was exceptionally warm, but I hadn’t found a way to display her masterpieces! {enter my inability to sleep} and these little wooden displays were born into existence.
More on them next week!
I’m absolutely floored by how they turned out, and I’m really excited to get these into your homes to display your children’s artwork! 
Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek inside our humble home. It’ll be fun to look back next year, when hopefully I’ve added a bit more. Maybe a wreath on the door? Candles in the windows? I can’t wait to see how your decorate for the holiday!
Merry Christmas! Don’t forget to check out the other hosts and all linking up:
Shannon | Scribble Pad // Nicole | The Style Hatch // Jen | Migonis Home // Kacia | {that’s me} // Julie | Green Eggs and Hammes // Courtney | Bowdenisms
Such a beautiful home! I’m so glad to be co hosting with you! Now you must explain your name- do you go by your middle name? I’m intrigued.
xo
Thanks Nicole!! We just spent two days driving from PA to WI – so I’m excited to relax tomorrow and click through everyone’s posts!!!
And yes! Kacia is my middle name :) :) :)
MEGHAN! WHAT!?!?! Cray cray!
My real name is Karina. Just kidding, it’s Nadine. Karina is my middle name and I’ve always wished my name was Kari.
I like your home.
:) haha you make me smile :)
a lot.
You have such a beautiful home! Love the stockings.
thanks Alison!! I am so happy with how they turned out!!
I LOVE THIS! your stockings are gorgeous and i cannot wait to see a shop full of your creativity. it’s exciting :) thanks for sharing this link up with me & for sharing with everyone! gorgeous home :)
Thanks Julie!! You are so encouraging!!
Wait…is your middle name Kacia? Now I want to know the story behind your name! Both are so pretty :)
I LOVE those stockings…I LOVE to see homes that have gorgeous Christmas decor because mine is such a hodgepodge. I keep vowing to choose a style and just go with it, but anything Christmasy ends up finding a home in my home. It’s like I’m the Shelter for Homeless Christmas Decor. I’ll take it all! Ha!
And I really love the photo of the ornament that reflects you with your camera :)
Yes!! haha – you can call me Meghan if you want to though :)
Okay. I am making a sign for your house! “Shelter for Homeless Christmas Decor” just laughed so hard at that!!
I love those stockings and I really love the artwork displays! So fun and beautiful!
Thank you, Heather!!!
I love seeing the festive nooks of your home! It doesn’t all have to be perfect…..But you’re making it special one piece at a time.
Thanks Courtney!! Ummmmm I still need to have you over. and I’ve never seen your place.
must. remedy.
Your house looks lovely! Those stockings are my fav.
I’m totally like you…piecing our house together little by little…definitely takes some time!
Thanks Meg!! I’m the.slowest.decorator.EVER!!!
let’s have a race at the slowest. jk :)
I love your home, it’s so peaceful and welcoming, and those stockings are gorgeous!
Thank you, love :) it’s usually a mess, too. you forgot that part!!! xoxo
Ok, I didn't realize how much we had in common until this post! My first name is Megan, I was married in 2009, my hubby and I just bought our first house in May, I have a little one year old, and my mum always gave us a special ornament each year too!
no kidding!! So fun!! I just have that silly silent H in my name! ;o]
I love your stockings! but I already told you that. Also, want to road trip to DC to help me create a collage wall, because yours truly rocks!
You’re in DC!??! We’ll totally come visit!!
Your home is beautiful and so are all your ideas! I especially love the artwork at the end. Well done!
thanks Becca! I'll be sharing more of the artwork displays soon!!
Love it! Your decorations are beautiful! And those stockings look great on the railing. :)
Thanks love!
I LOVE those wooden displays! And the stockings! You’re amazing!!
Aw! Thank you Natalie! I love our NS pottery ornaments :)